Giants, Who Are Candidates For Takeover, Acquire Middleman Jackson…Bullpen Reinforcement Like D-Backs
The negotiation deadline approaches for pitcher Shintaro Fujinami, who aims to move to the majors using Hanshin’s detachment system. Before the 5:00 p.m. ET deadline on the 14th (7:00 a.m. Japanese time on the 15th), the Giants, who had been tabbed as a takeover candidate, gave relief to right-hander Luke Jackson on a two-year, $11 deal, 5 million Agreed on a team option contract for an annual salary of $7 million (about 920 million yen) in the third year. It was the acquisition of a reliever that contributed to the Braves world number one in 2021.
Jackson, who underwent surgery on Tommy John’s right elbow in April of last year, won’t be in time to start this season, but should be part of the winning formula following his return. Although he was absent from the game last season, he has a strong pitching résumé in 253 total games. “Once he returns to good health, he will add an experienced pitcher to the Giants’ late-game bullpen lineup,” MLB.com said. Last season was unstable with a relief 4.08 ERA, but lefty Taylor Rogers was acquired for 3 years and $33 million (about 4.34 billion yen). Actively strengthen the bullpen team.
The Diamondbacks, who were among the leading candidates to acquire Fujinami, acquired Scott McGuff, who was the guardian god Yakult, for a total of $6.25 million (about 820 million yen) for two years to the team of rescue, including Guardian God Mark Maranson, who has a total of 262 saves. Miguel Castro (Yankees FA), who threw a total of 333 pitches, solidified the relief team. The Red Sox, who are expected to work alongside outfielder Masanao Yoshida, also won Kenley Jansen (Braves FA) with a total of 391 saves. Intermediate right hand Chris Martin (Dodgers FA) and backup are progressing.
His agent, Scott Boras, praised Fujinami’s division highly and was confident that “more teams are interested in acquiring him.” And he’s a good agent at prolonging the negotiation until the last minute and snatching favorable terms from the player. 5 more days. What kind of development will unfold?
(Full-Count editorial staff)
